last burst of fire

last burst of fire

A final effort or attempt, especially as before failure or defeat. The home team has unleashed one last burst of fire in the final seconds of the game to try and force an overtime showdown.
See also: burst, fire, last, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • last-ditch
  • last-gasp effort
  • last gasp
  • last-gasp
  • a last-ditch stand/attempt/effort
  • attempt
  • the final curtain
  • one final word
  • final call
  • pip (someone) to the post